Mouth Pain and Discomfort: All You Need to Know About Mouth Sores and Oral Mucositis
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Topics Covered
- Overview of Mouth Sores, Mouth Pain and Mucositis
- Current Standard of Care and New Treatment Options
- Managing Pain and Discomfort
- Caring for Mouth Sores, Teeth, Gums and Mouth
- Nutritional Concerns and Tips
- The Role of Clinical Trials
- Communicating with Your Health Care Team About Mucositis
- Quality-of-Life Concerns
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Our Panel of Experts
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Douglas E. Peterson, DMD, PhD, FDS RCSEd
- Professor, Division of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, Chair, Program in Head & Neck Cancer and Oral Oncology, Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Connecticut Health Center
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Charles L. Loprinzi, MD
- Regis Professor of Breast Cancer Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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Melinda Bivins, RD, CSO, LD
- Clinical Dietitian, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Glenn Meuche, MSW
- Clinical Coordinator, CancerCare
Workshop Date
This workshop was originally recorded on April 27, 2011.